Why choose the ADX Portable Pilot Unit?

Ultra Precise Lock Approach and Docking - every time.

Pilotage is experiencing severe growing pains. Vessels are larger than ever, and still growing - while harbour infrastructure remains unchanged. The ADX will help you conquer the emerging challenges.

It's Extremely Accurate.

Pilots in major ports like London, Southampton, Antwerpen and Rotterdam are putting their trust into top class ADX XR system. With this independent PPU system, the pilot can control the biggest vessels with extreme accuracy and reliability.

Bow/stern positioning and speeds: 1-2 cm

Totally wireless, operational in seconds

Light weight, easy to carry (4.2 kg)

"Ten years of experience with the ADX PPU system has taught us we can trust the ADX more than the onshore Laser Docking System."

- Capt. Thomas van der Hoff, Senior Pilot, Rotterdam

Everything is possible:

It’s all in your Heading

Extremely accurate heading is our business - and the technology core of positioning a ship. If the Heading is off by the slightest, your prediction will be unreliable, and essentially useless.Thanks to the wireless architecture of the ADX, heading discrepancies lower than 0.01 deg is achieved.

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..and also: ADX DUO ›

''I feel naked going on a mission without the ADX PPU''

- Captain Bart Basyn, DABL

Zero downtime:

Ultra Reliable.

The ADX RTK corrections are delivered via two different UMTS providers, and are selected and switched automatically for a minimum of correction loss. Naturally, the ADX runs Continous high-precision RTK mode during docking and lock approach.

Our aim is always nothing less than Zero Downtime.

Up and running in seconds. No, really.

The ADX is ready to go - out of the backpack. It's operational in seconds, every time. Bring along the lightweight backpack with the 3 ruggedized Pods and a tough notebook, and you're ready to go.

No wires, no cables - no headaches.

Do not handle with care. Use.

Built Tough for a Tough Job.

The Pods and laptop are both ruggedized, and have been drop-tested from 1.5 metres to concrete. The waterproof Pods are fitted with both strong magnets, clamps and optional safety strap. If you still manage to drop them over the side, they'll of course remain afloat.

Trusted & tested by the best.

Our clients are exquisitely demanding in the industry. They select our products and services because they are the most accurate and reliable available. Selected references and product applications »

Real support and safety.

In the unlikely event that you would need help, trust us to put our money where our mouth is. You will not face the dread of an outsourced call-center, but rather talk to one of the experts in our small team of dedicated professionals.

Sound interesting?

Lets discuss our Portable Pilot Unit.

We've been in the business since 2002, and are Teamed up with the best: AD Navigation is a part of the HITT Group of companies, giving access to further expertise in our field, including first-hand knowledge of the software. We will be happy to discuss the ADX, and how it can improve your challenging day as a pilot.